Five Moves to Get You Bikini Ready NOW

If you want to see the best bodies in the world, head to my hometown, Miami. I grew up playing on the shores of South Beach, and let me tell you, the people there look good. Honestly, it's surprisingly easy to confuse the beach with a Victoria's Secret fashion show. Jacqueline Kasen, a trainer at Equinox South Beach, helps keep Miamians looking super hot. Her top five bikini body exercises will give you a full body workout and with a bonus: Each one of these moves engages your core. Incorporate them into your routine now to get as sizzling as Miami is in the summertime.

1. Side Plank with Leg Extensions

Works: obliques, trunk, abductors (outside of hip), and shoulders

Lie on your side with your elbow directly under your shoulder. Keeping both feet flexed, use your obliques to lift your hips- don't arch your back! Lift your right leg and crunch it in. Extend your leg back out for one rep, then lower it. Repeat 10 times, then switch to left leg.

2. Lateral Squat with Band

Works: glutes, quads, and hamstrings

Put a resistance band above your knee, making sure it’s not on your kneecap. You can put a second band above your ankles for more intensity. Squat and step to the right 15 times, landing with your feet hip-width apart. On the last rep, do 10 deep squats. Go as low as you’re able to and only come up halfway. Take no rest and repeat the 15 steps and 10 deep squats with your left side.

3. Switch Lunge with Kick

Works: glutes, quads, and hamstrings

Step forward with your right leg and lower your hips until both knees are at a 90-degree angle. Using as much power and force as you can, jump up and switch your legs in midair. Land with your left leg in front and make sure to land on your heel, not your toe. Take your back leg and kick it up in the air. Return your foot to the floor and jump switch again. Repeat for a total of 20 alternating leg with kicks.

4. Windmill with Dumbbell Press

Works: obliques and shoulders

Put your feet hip-width apart in an L shape, with your right foot straight and your left turned out. Use a 5-7 lb dumbbell or kettlebell and raise your right hand into the air. Push your right hip as far to the side as you can while still standing straight. Look at your right hand up in the air. With an open palm, slowly reach your left hand as far toward the floor as you can without bending your leg. Repeat 12 times, then switch arms.

5. Triceps Push-Up

Works: triceps and shoulders

Start in a full body plank position with your feet together and your body aligned. Don’t drop your hips! Place your hands shoulder-width apart and angle them slightly so your thumbs are facing each other. Come down and slowly count 3,2,1. Hold the pushup for one second. Make sure your arms aren’t close to your body. Your elbows should be out enough that your arms look like wings. It’s okay if you can’t bend your arms very much! You can start off by putting your knees on the ground. It’s a modified version, so it’s easier but still challenging. Do as many reps as you can!

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